Instructor- Music Classroom Courses

Position: Instructor- 2025/2026: Music Classroom Courses
Position Details

Position Information

Department School of VPDA (CLA) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor- 2025/2026:
Music Classroom Courses Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Dependent:
Hours Worked/Duration Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Music Program in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts, invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025/2026 academic year as opportunities become available

The primary mission of the Music program at OSU is undergraduate education. Students may seek BA, BS, and BM degrees in music as well as a music minor.

Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

* Top 1.4% university in the world

* More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

* 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

* 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

* 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

* 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

* 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

* 217k+ alumni worldwide

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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

* Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

* Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

* Retirement savings paid by the university.

* A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

* Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

* Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

* Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

90% Teaching and Assigned Duties

Teach undergraduate courses on-campus or through E-campus in music and music education areas such as: music appreciation, music cultures of the world, aural skills, literature and materials of music, history of music, instrumental techniques, conducting, group piano instruction, music technology, and methods course in music education.

10% Service

Service to the music area, the School, and the College of Liberal Arts. External service in professional organizations related to the field is also expected. Additional service may take place at the School or University level, through service to the profession, and/or through recruiting and outreach.

What You Will Need

* Masters Degree.

* Demonstrable professional experience with demonstrated ability to teach at the college level.

* Content knowledge and expertise relevant to the academic area under consideration.

* Record of and/or demonstrated interest in engaging, educating, and mentoring a diverse group of learners and enhancing diversity through teaching, outreach, or programming.

* Ability to work collegially with other faculty,…